How to get to Cardiff

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Cardiff is easy to reach thanks to its excellent road, rail, bus and air links. Driving to Cardiff via the M4 is simple and there are frequent rail services to and from London and regular links to the rest of the UK. Regular bus and rail services ensure Cardiff is also easily accessible from the valleys and South East Wales.

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How to get to Cardiff by road

Cardiff is accessible via the M4.

From the East: Leave the M4 at junction 32 and follow the A470 (1st exit at roundabout) into the centre of Cardiff.

From the West: Leave the M4 at junction 33 and join the A4232 (3rd exit at roundabout). You can then either exit the A4232 at the next roundabout and follow signs for Cardiff city centre, or alternatively, stay on the A4232 and it will eventually lead you to Cardiff Bay.

From the South West: Drive North along the M5 motorway and then follow signs for South Wales and the M4.

From the Midlands and North: Head for the M50 motorway (junction 8 on the M5 motorway) and then onto the A40 (signposted South Wales, Monmouth). Continue along the A40 until you reach Monmouth when the road becomes the A449. Continue along the A449 until you reach the Coldra roundabout. Here you should take the 5th exit to join the M4.

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How to get to Cardiff by train

The nearest train station is Cardiff Central. Cardiff is easy to reach by train from almost every location in the UK. For those travelling from London, First Great Western operates an hourly train service from London Paddington with a total journey time of only 2 hours.

Book well in advance to get the cheapest fares. See www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk for more details or try searching for cheap fares at www.raileasy.co.uk or www.arrivatrainswales.co.uk

Travelling to the race by train? Please note that the first trains arrive in Cardiff Central on Sunday morning at around 11am. Those taking part in the race should travel up the night before to be at the start on time.

How to get to Cardiff by coach/bus

National Express and Megabus coach companies both have regular services to Cardiff from London. National Express services are more frequent, with coaches leaving Victoria coach station almost hourly, but Megabus fares are very low. Journeys should last just over 3 hours. Visit www.nationalexpress.com or www.megabus.com to find out more.

Flying to Cardiff

Book a flight to Cardiff International Airport.

The following airlines offer flights to Cardiff: Aer Aran, BMI Baby, Eastern Airways, Flybe, Highland Airways, KLM, Thomson Fly

Try comparing flight prices at www.skyscanner.net